Efficacy of Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Refractory Cough in Patients With Laryngeal Hyperresponsiveness
Chronic cough is defined as cough persisting for more than eight weeks. It is a common clinical problem that significantly impairs patients' physical, psychological, and social quality of life. Chronic cough remains a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge despite systematic evaluation and treatment of common etiologies such as asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Eligible participants are adults aged ≥18 years i.e. normal chest radiograph.
• participants with chronic cough persisting for more than eight weeks that is refractory to standard medical treatment for common causes of chronic cough, including asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease .
• Participants are required to exhibit clinical features suggestive of laryngeal hyperresponsiveness, such as cough triggered by phonation, laughter, cold air, or irritant exposure, with associated laryngeal symptoms including throat irritation, dysphonia, or frequent throat clearing.